Artist's box
Category
Wooden objects
Date
1900 - 1930
Materials
harewood, mahogany, ivory, satinwood, watercolour paint & metal
Measurements
80 x 230 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288494
Summary
Rectangular satinwood artist's box with kingwood cross-banding and chequered edging. Shaped inlay and harewood form central oval and corner decorations on top. Maghogany interior fitted with watercolour pastilles with stamped designs - 'Reeves', 'Newmans' and other makes. Drawer in base with ivory knob and escutcheons. Early nineteeth century.
Marks and inscriptions
Newmans (on pastilles)